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Jessica Byers buried 486 kills during the Chico Lady Dragons’ run to the playoffs.

The Chico senior was named Offensive MVP in District 9-2A. She also served 88 aces and blocked 111 shots.

TAKING A SHOT – Chico’s Jessica Byers hits the ball over a defender. She put down 486 kills. Messenger photo by Joe Duty

Three members of the Chico volleyball team were selected to the 9-2A all-district team, while another four earned honorable mention.

Chico’s first-team selections were senior Laynee North and junior Michaela Martin, who combined to total 339 kills, 205 blocks and 887 digs.

The Lady Dragons also had senior Kayla Clampitt tabbed to the second team while freshman Cassie Byers, sophomore Maddie Hager and juniors Macy McDaniel and Reagan Hardee earned honorable mention. Chico had six players on the academic all-district team.

Alvord junior Kinly Walker took home Defensive MVP with her 372 digs and 120 kills.